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Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
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Trump’s election win fueled crypto XRP’s rally to a new high. Here’s why its gains may last.
XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a record high at $2.90 on Tuesday before pulling back — with its rally fueled by optimism around a more friendly ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Intel shares slide as Gelsinger exit leaves chipmaker without a 'quick fix'
Intel shares fell 6% on Tuesday, a day after the chipmaker announced the ouster of CEO Pat Gelsinger.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy (D) announced he will resign from his seat Sunday, clearing the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the senator-elect, to take the seat a few weeks before the start of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Leicester's Van Nistelrooy 'hurt' by Man United exit
Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United after his spell as interim coach but said he understands Ruben Amorim's decision.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s economic plans may encounter a problem many Americans know all too well: Crushing debt
None of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for boosting domestic production have “a chance” unless this happens, says one economist.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy
Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mister Rogers, if he had been on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
England’s chief prosecutor warns lawyers’ pay may be adding to court delays
Head of Crown Prosecution Service Stephen Parkinson calls for reviewFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits
Andrew RT Davies resigns for second time after months of pressure and a narrow confidence vote win.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Experts create controllable gastric balloon to aid weight loss
Device inflates before eating and contracts afterwards, simulating the effects of having a meal, say scientists. From weight loss jabs to vibrating pills , the obesity crisis has spawned myriad ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Maher on another Trump term: 'I'm s‑‑‑ting my pants. ... I may quit'
Comedian Bill Maher said in a podcast that he is tempted to quit his show, citing the prospect of President-elect Trump’s second term. “I’m s‑‑‑ting my pants,” Maher said. “I mean, I may quit ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Belichick has harsh criticism for Patriots after 3-10 start to season
Bill Belichick didn't hold back when asked for his assessment of the struggling Patriots.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Hamas and Fatah agree to create committee to run postwar Gaza Strip
Two main Palestinian factions agree during talks in Cairo that politically independent technocrats will run territory. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas and Fatah – the two main ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games
In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Next Game Pass Release Is A Crash Bandicoot Kart Racer, And That May Not Be All
The calendar has flipped over to December, and while Microsoft isn't ready to reveal all the games headed to Game Pass this month, the company has announced one: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. The ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel an 'offensive nomination'
Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.), a Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI is as “offensive” as his derailed choice of ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel gets lukewarm reception from GOP senators
President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to take over as FBI director — effectively firing current FBI Director Christopher Wray, who still has three years left in his 10-year term — has ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Amad Diallo may be key to Amorim’s Manchester United revolution
Underused by Erik ten Hag, the youngster has been hugely impressive in the early stages of Ruben Amorim’s tenure. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . There are a number of Manchester United players ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Welsh residents displaced by sinkhole fear they may not return by Christmas
Further cracks appear in street as hole that opened up in village in Merthyr Tydfil continues to expand. People who have been evacuated from homes perched precariously close to a large – and ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator
Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctionsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel faces rocky path to US Senate approval
Nominee has vowed to dismantle ‘deep state’ and is an admirer of QAnon conspiracy theoryFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it
The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Amazon's driver program faces criticism over safety issues
The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with shoppers expected to spend more than $13 billion before Cyber Monday is over. Amazon expects to deliver millions of packages in the next few ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Senate showdowns loom over Biden appointees
Pete Hegseth met with Senators who will vote on whether he should become defense secretary in the new Trump administration. Over the weekend, the president-elect chose Kash Patel to be FBI ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter
Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Leicester’s Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘hurt’ by enforced exit from Manchester United
‘I was disappointed, very much so,’ he admits Dutchman ready to ‘work around the clock’ for new club Ruud van Nistelrooy said he was “hurt” that Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges
A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Trump's tariff threats create division between Canada and Mexico over security at borders
Threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose U.S. tariffs on its immediate neighbors appear to have created a split between Canada and Mexico, after Canadian officials said problems with the ...ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Joe Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter: ‘Selfish move’
Some Democrats express disappointment in Biden for setting ‘bad precedent’ but others leap to his defence. Joe Biden has been criticised by some of his own supporters for issuing a pardon to ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
The war on woke: How a gay rights index once touted by big brands became a conservative target
As June’s Pride Month festivities were nearing a conclusion, Tractor Supply released a statement that put LGBTQ+ rights proponents on alert.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Democratic senator blasts Biden's pardon of son
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blasted President Biden on Monday for putting “personal interest ahead of duty” by granting his son Hunter Biden a blanket pardon for all crimes he committed or may ...The Hill - Dec. 2
